Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, December 2, 2020 6:30 PM Via Video Conference Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson Ann Tomkins Vice-Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez Commissioner Debra Martin Commissioner Jennifer Williams Commissioner Alice R. Gomez Commissioner James Gallivan Commissioner Jim Kercheval Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 2, 2020 PLEASE NOTE: Members of the Historic Preservation Commission and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the Historic Preservation Commission and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the Historic Preservation Commission or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. • The conduct of Historic Preservation Commission meetings is governed by the portion of the California Government Code commonly known as the “Brown Act” and by the Pomona Historic Preservation Commission Rules of Procedure. • The Historic Preservation Commission meeting is for conducting the City ’s business, and members of the audience must obey the rules of decorum set forth by law. This means that each speaker will be permitted to speak for three (3) minutes to address items that are listed on the Historic Preservation Commission agenda or topics which are within the jurisdictional authority of the City. • No profanity, personal attacks, booing, cheering, applauding or other conduct disruptive to the meeting will be permitted. Any person not adhering to the Rules of Procedure or conduct authorized by the Brown Act may be asked to leave. • All comments directed to the Historic Preservation Commission or to any member of the Historic Preservation Commission must be directed to the Chairperson (or Vice Chairperson if the Chairperson is absent). We ask that you please respect the business nature of this meeting and the order required for the proceedings conducted. A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Ann Tomkins B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Ann Tomkins C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Ann Tomkins, Vice-Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez, Commissioner Debra Martin, Commissioner Jennifer Williams, Commissioner Alice R. Gomez, Commissioner James Gallivan and Commissioner Jim Kercheval. D. PUBLIC COMMENT: 1. At this time, the general public is invited to address the Historic Preservation Commission concerning any items that are not listed on the agenda, which are not public hearings, or other items under the jurisdiction of the Historic Preservation Commission. Comments from the public of any non -agenda items will be limited to three (3) minutes in accordance with City policy. 2. Any applicant or member of the public wishing to speak on any item that is listed on the agenda is requested to adhere to the following protocol procedures/guidelines: a) When called upon, the person shall state his /her name and address for the record, and, if speaking for an organization or other group, identify the organization or group represented. Whenever any group of persons wishes to address the Historic Preservation Commission on the same subject matter, the Chairperson may, at his /her discretion, request that the group choose a spokesperson to address the Commission. b) All remarks should be addressed to the Historic Preservation Commission as a whole, and not to individual Commissioners. Questions, if any, should be directed to the presiding Chairperson who will determine whether, or in what manner an answer will be provided. 3. Together the Historic Preservation Commission members, City Staff, and public honor Pomona's important City meeting values: a) To speak and to listen to everyone with respect and courtesy; to honor fairness ad our cherished democratic process. b) To affirm Pomona's dedication to lead as a Compassionate City. City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 11/25/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 2, 2020 Thank you all for keeping these values and this commitment to act with them ever present in our minds as we proceed with the meeting together. E. CONSENT CALENDAR: All items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted by a single motion without separate discussion. If a discussion or a separate vote on any item is desired by a Historic Preservation Commissioner, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. All remaining items not removed from the Consent Calendar by a Historic Preservation Commissioner shall be voted on prior to discussion of the item (s) requested to be pulled. 1. Approval of Draft Historic Preservation Commission Action Minutes meeting of November 4, 2020. Attachments: Draft HPC Action Minutes 11-4-2020 2. Appeal of Decision Letter - 219 Garfield Avenue (MINCOA 014419-2020). Attachments: Staff Report - MINCOA-014419-2020 Attachment 1 - MINCOA 14419-2020 Decision Letter Attachment 2 - Letter of Appeal Attachment 3 - Historic Resources Survey F. HEARING ITEMS: 1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 13258-2020) (Continued from November 4, 2020 and Request to continue to January 6, 2021) Project Address: 420 E. Alvarado Street Project Applicant: Kevin Lee Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish an existing deck area to accommodate an interior remodel and the construction of a 590 s.f. addition consisting of a new family room, laundry room, two bathrooms and a second story balcony at a property located in the R-1-6,000 (Single Family Residential) Zone and Lincoln Park Historic District. The project also includes the demolition of an existing two -car garage and the construction a new 790 s.f. limited detached ADU (to be reviewed under a separate ministerial permit). The proposed project meets the criteria for a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption in that the project will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the addition, or 2,500 square feet. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 13258-2020), subject to findings and conditions. Attachments: Continuance Memo City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 11/25/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 2, 2020 2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14807-2020) (Request to continue to January 6, 2021) Project Address: 861 W. Orange Grove Ave. Project Applicant: Crestwood Communities Project Planner: Vinny Tam, Senior Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14807-2020) to allow for the demolition of pre-1945 structures on a property located at 861 W. Orange Grove Ave. In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, staff has determined that the proposed project meets the criteria for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of CEQA. Therefore, no further environmental review is required. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the attached resolution approving Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14807-2020), subject to conditions. Attachments: Continuance Memo 3. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14450-2020) Project Address: 269 E. Alvarado Street Project Applicant: Augusto Dolce Project Planner: Eunice Im, AICP, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14450-2020) request to allow for a small workshop addition (335 sq. ft.) to detached garage on single family residential lot located in the Lincoln Park Historic District. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the requirements for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15303, (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14450-2020) request to allow the small workshop addition located at 269 E. Alvarado Street in the Lincoln Park Historic District, subject to findings and conditions of approval. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photo Attachment 3 - Historic Resources Inventory Form Attachment 4 - Site Photographs Attachment 5 - Proposed Plans Attachment 6 - Public Hearing Notice City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 11/25/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 2, 2020 4. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14615-2020) Project Address: 1324 E. Kingsley Avenue Project Applicant: Yuhui Li Project Planner: Eunice Im, AICP, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14615-2020) request to allow for the demolition of single family residence built prior to 1945 on a lot located at 1324 E. Kingsley Ave. in the Lincoln Park Historic District. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the requirements for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15301, (Class 1 - Existing Facilities). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14615-2020) request to allow the demolition of single family residence located at 1324 E. Kingsley Avenue in the Lincoln Park Historic District, subject to findings and conditions of approval. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolutions Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 3 - Demolition and Proposed Development Plans Attachment 4 - Historic Resource Inventory Form Attachment 5 - Site Photographs Attachment 6 - City Directories Attachment 7 - Public Hearing Notice G. DISCUSSION: H. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMUNICATION: 1. Report from Ordinance Review AdHoc Committee. 2. Report from Stable AdHoc Committee. 3. Report from Street Tree Replanting AdHoc Committee. I. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for November 2020 (attached). Attachments: Certificates of Appropriateness November 2020 2. 2021 Calendar. Attachments: HPC meeting schedule for 2021 City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 11/25/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 2, 2020 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of January 6, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., which will occur via video conference. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Development Services Director for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the December 2, 2020 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was posted in City Hall, near the door of the City Council Chambers, and on the City’s website www.ci.pomona.ca.us on November 25, 2020. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Development Services Director City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 11/25/2020